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2016 Tax Planning Tips

Tax Planning Tips for 2016! Find out how to minimise your tax with a few easy steps.

The Value of a Good Bookkeeper

It is at times a job that some people discount as not as ‘important’ as the advisor or accountant. But as the advisor at the other end I can tell you that a good bookkeeper is worth their weight in gold!

2016/2017 Federal Budget Overview

What The 16/17 Year Budget Means for Families and Personal Tax

2016/2017 Federal Budget Overview for Small Business

Small businesses operating as companies are one of the bigger winners out of this year’s budget.

2016/2017 Federal Budget – Superannuation Overview

The Government has announced that it will legislate the objective of superannuation as ’to provide income in retirement to substitute or supplement the Age Pension’.

The Government says that this objective has guided the other reforms announced and a legislated objective will enhance stability in the superannuation system

Use these 5 Ratios to Grow Your Business

Understanding your business numbers isn’t always easy.  So here are 5 Financial Ratio’s you can use to gain further insight into the performance of your business.

Investment Property Deductions

You’re looking to buy an investment property and wondering how it will affect your tax situation?

Firstly, it’s important to note the difference between a residential or commercial property. If you purchase a residential investment property, there is no GST applicable. This also means you cannot claim any GST, however a commercial property will require you to charge GST and lodge BAS on a Quarterly basis. There will also likely be GST on the purchase and sale which you need to consider.

To hire an Employee or a Contractor?

Our advice to clients is to try to set things up correctly from the outset, but if you are in a situation with workers who really need to be moved over to be employees start planting the seeds and making them aware things will need to change. It can take time and you want to avoid losing good team members if you can.